plate no. 9128

Femmes de Plougastel au Pardon de Sainte-Anne-La-Palud

Charles Cottet, 1903

oilPost-Impressionismgenre paintingfigureslandscapechurchfieldpicnicclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a landscape and understanding atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to mix muted tones and create a sense of depth through color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the church in the background.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and the field.
step 03
Establish the values of the figures' clothing, paying attention to the folds and shadows.
step 04
Add details to the faces and hands, using subtle variations in color and value.
step 05
Paint the church in the background, using a muted palette to create a sense of distance.
step 06
Add the details of the picnic scene, including the basket, food, and blanket.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a cohesive and harmonious painting.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · titanium white

Mix muted greens for the field by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt umber. Achieve the skin tones by mixing titanium white, cadmium red, and yellow ochre. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber to create the darker tones in the clothing.

techniques